North Saskatchewan River Trail
Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
Trail score 19 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
North Saskatchewan River Trail is a 5.2 km out and back trail in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 103 m in total and tops out at 1,420 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 5.2km
- 2.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 103m
- Estimated time
- 1h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,420m
- Lowest point
- 1,341m
Elevation profile
1,341 m to 1,420 mHighest point 1,420 m, lowest 1,341 m, 103 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 2.6 km
- Model
- 2024 · Natural Resources Canada
Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running
- Kid friendly
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.0911° N, 116.3987° W.
Before you go
Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:
Nearby trails
- White Rabbit TrailEasy · 1.6 km · 16 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Flag HillEasy · 1.5 km · 72 m gain · 1.8 km away
- Mount Ernest Ross RouteHard · 8.6 km · 1,125 m gain · 2.0 km away
- Bridge Creek TrailModerate · 5.2 km · 239 m gain · 2.3 km away
- Mount Ernest Ross Via Ferrata RouteHard · 3.1 km · 348 m gain · 2.5 km away
- Whiterabbit trailModerate · 8.1 km · 161 m gain · 2.7 km away
All 14 trails in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30